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Written submission re: Bill 60: An Act to Amend the  Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act – Proposed Changes Submitted Friday January 14, 2023 The NWT Chamber of Commerce has significant concerns proposed changes to the carbon tax regime, expected to be implemented this spring, will gravely impact the private business sector and the overall…

Emerging Stronger The NWT Chamber issued a response to Emerging Stronger. Today, we are writing to you regarding the Emerging Stronger document that was released on May 31, 2021. The NWT Chamber of Commerce represents businesses across the NWT regardless of size, sector, and location. The NWT Chamber is the largest and most broadly-based business…

Procurement Review Written Submission Over the last 4 months, the NWT Chamber has been engaging its membership, the general business community, and Procurement Panel discussing the 10 questions raised in the Executive Summary.  We have fielded several written submissions, businesses in regards to their opinions on the 10 questions and their experiences with the current procurement process. …

Budget 2021 Highlights Earlier this week on Monday, April 19, 2021 the federal government released their first budget in two years.  This past year has seen unprecedented economic strain as we move through this pandemic.  Many businesses have had to pivot on a dime both in time and cash.  As fortunate as we have been…

NWT Chamber Submission to NWT Housing Review Thank you for this opportunity to allow the NWT Chamber of Commerce to provide feedback to the Standing Committee on Social Development regarding the NWT Housing Review – Homeowners and Private Landlords.  On behalf of our 110 members, 5 Community Chambers, and over 6,000 businesses in the NWT,…

Deployment of Rapid Screening This morning the Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the below letter to all Provincial and Territorial Premiers.  We are very pleased to add our signature to this letter as did every Provicinal and Territorial Chamber, we have also shared this letter with Honorable Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services…

The Monkey Tree On January 27, 2021, the NWT Chamber issued a letter addressed to Premier Caroline Cochrane, cc’ing all MLAs, in regards to the recently detailed treatment by an individual Health Inspector by The Monkey Tree.  The NWT Chamber has several concerns as to how this one particular business and how the Food and…

Pre Budget Consultation 2021 The NWT Chamber along with all the provincial and territorial chambers signed the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Pre Budget Consultation letter.  The focus of the letter is workforce supply and demand matchup. As the Government of Canada continues to work our country’s collective way through the crisis, you can count on…

Federal Alcohol Escalator Tax On April 01, 2021 the federal government is set to automatically increase the Alcohol Tax.  Escalator taxes set a dangerous precedent, increasing year after year without being voted on or studied by Parliament. It’s time we freeze this unfair tax and give Canadians a break. Did you know taxes make up nearly…

Joint Business Association Statement on the importance of a Coherent Privacy Framework Today (09/11/20) along with 25+ business associations, joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to highlight the importance of a coherent national approach to privacy rules for Canadian businesses.  We look forward to continued collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Minister Navdeep…